Main Entry: 1know
Pronunciation: n
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): knew /n(y)ü/; known /nn/; know·ing1 a: to have understanding of <know yourself> b: to recognize the nature of <knew them to be honest>2 a: to recognize the identity of <knew me by my walk> b: to be acquainted or familiar with <knows the city very well>3 a: to be aware of the truth of <know that the earth is round> b: to have a practical understanding of <knows how to write>4: to have information or knowledge <ask someone who knows>5: to be or become aware <knew about the problem> - know·able /n--bl/ adjective- know·er /n(-)r/ noun